Stephen Samuelson writes: The high-veldt derby. The Bulls are making a charge to the finals after demolishing the Brumbies last Friday but like the Hurricanes every game is now must win. The Lions have not defeated their bitter rivals since 2004 and are have lost their past seven games in Super Rugby. The Bulls to win because they simply cannot afford not to.

AAP writes: The Lions simply hate facing the Bulls, and you can hardly blame them. The Lions haven't beaten their rivals from Pretoria since 2004, with the Bulls stringing together eight straight wins since then. The Bulls' finals hopes are back on track following three consecutive wins, but they still face a scrap to break into the top-six. The Lions sit in 14th spot, have lost seven games in a row and on paper shape as easy pickings. But their back row put in a star display against the Force last week, and the team can cause some damage if they can control the breakdown again. Champion Bulls lock Victor Matfield has been given a well-earned rest.